Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-01-05

ssesr. a yicksburg he commanded NoPhsrsou's
center, and on June 25 made the assault efteY
s g snser q s Hs y sna Ss y:
made It's military Govarncr. He succeeded Gen.
Sheridan in the command Of the Fifteenth Army
Corps in November, 1868. In May. 1857, he
Ing for its march into Georgia, Ded the advance
OF the Army Of the Tennessee in the night ~
Resacs, repulsed Hardee's veterans at Dallas
and drove the enemy from his Nne OF works ~
Ksnesaw Mountain Al, Atlanta, July p. whore
Gen. Mcpherson fell In tho hottest Of the hght
Gen. sherman says, In his report OF that battle:
Gen. Logan Succeeded him, and commanded
the Army Of the Tennessee through this des-
perate battle with the same success and ability
that had characterized him In the command OF
After the fall Of Atlanta. Sept. l. 1864. he
went homo and took . prominent part IN the
Presidential campaign Of that year. He re,
joined his troops, who accompanied Generat
Savannah. and remained In active service with
Sherman's army till the surrender Of the Con-
federate forces, under General Joseph f. john
ston, April 26, 1865. On May d, he was ap-
pointed to the command Of the Army Of the
Tennessee. but as soon a. active servive In
the field was over. he resigned his COM
inission. stating that he. did not wish
to draw pay when not on active duty. He was
appointed Minister to Mexico by President
johnson, but declined. In 1876 he was elected
Representative from Illinois to the Fortieth
Congress- as Republican. aud served as one OF
the managers Of the impeachment trial OF
President johnson. He was reelected 70 the
Forty-iirst Congress, and did good service as
In securing the Passage OF an act for the re.
duct.on Of the army. He WAS Reelected TO
the Forty-second Congress, but before that
body convened 10 was chosen by the Illinois
Legislature Senator OF the United states for
the term beginning March 4, ISL. He sue.
ceeded Vice Presi lent Wilson IS Chairman OF
the Senate Committee on Military AfAirs at the
beginning OF the Forty Congress-, Dec ..
1872. After the expiration Of his term Of ser.
vice. March 3. 1877, he resumed the practice OF
United states senate, and took his seat on the
conven ng Of that body In extra session, March
IL, 1879. He was reelected in 1855 his term OF
not tie na
his reputation for brlliancy and success gained
In the field. While RI preventative his most
important speeches were: -On Reconstru;9ion,
July IL, 1857 ~On the impeachment Of Presi-
dent Johnson" February e, 1868; Principles
Of the Democratic Party July 16, 1883 on .
resolution introduced by General b. F. Butler
protesting against counting the electoral vote
Of Georeia. February r. 1sG0; Removing the
Capital January %. 1870. In the Senate
his most noted speeches have been: Vim
Of Charles Sumner" June 8, 1872; reply to
fenator Gordon On the ~Kuklux In Louisiana.
Jan 10. 1875; "On the Equalization Of Bounties
Of Soldiers, Sailors. and Marines" March 2.
1876; "On the Power OF the Government to En-
force United Statos Laws June 70. 1879. On
June 9. 1880, he delivered an able and eloquent
0peeCQ On tD9 -F1tZ JOlu fOIVef Sds0p WHICH
has added greatly to his reputation as torcible
and effective speaker.
In the Presidential canvass Of 1880 he favored
the nomination Of General Grant, but did most
effective servke for General Garfield in tho
campaign.
| In 1884 he was presented by his State as .
| candidate for President, On the nomination OF
Blaine he was made the candidate for Woe
| President by unanimous vote.
| General Logan was q man of fine presence,
| rendered striking by his jet black hair and
% bal nod .
| high degree those traits Of character which win
success-a strong personal magnetism, un-
daunted courage. and untiring industry.
Nov. "a, 1855, he was narried to Miss Mary 8.
| Cunnine ham, a daughter of Captain Cunning
ham, Regista Of the Land Office at shawnee
1 town. ILL., She is a lady OF superior education
! and rare social qualities, who has taken deep
| interest in her husbands career, and has done
much to aid In his advancement by her genial
| int recourse with his supporters, and the care
| with which she has attended to his large CORE
| eDondenc0